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hi all, I’ve had a painful right breast for around 3 weeks and noticed this week when I did a breast examination a large lump (behind / below my nipple). I contacted my GP and she saw me same day. She examined me and could feel a 3-4cm lump. She immediately...
Hi. Has anyone had lymphodema following their lymph node removal? If so, how did it start? I had lymph nodes removed in Feb and today I have noticed my hand is swollen and sore when I rub it. I am freaking out this is the start of lymphodema and wondering...
Hi all I’m two weeks post surgery- lumpectomy and breast reduction both sides. Started with the most horrendous itching yesterday and oh my god I’m having to sit on my hands to stop myself scratching. Anyone gone thru this could give me some advice please...
Im saying hello, im not used to needing support, my daughter says it will be good for me to reach out to fellow women in the same/ish boat as I struggle to process the last 2 weeks since the diagnosis out of the blue! Love to all here, Beks
Hi So two weeks went to the doctors after finding a breast lump but then they found another one just under nipple 3-4cm and now freaking myself out. I have done too much reading, as it said on my notes its solid so now freaking out, I know if solid and...
Hello everyone, I wondered if any black woman here with Locs had the experience of cold capping as I wanted some incite and advice. Thank you
Hi all, im looking for a little advice please. I had my operation for breast cancer 6 weeks ago ( therapeutic mammoplasty) the operation went really well and I didn’t feel to bad at all after it. I am almost 7 weeks post surgery and my breasts are still...
Hi all Reaching out to the community to ask if anyone has any experience using foot massagers or foot baths to ease CIPN. I am 6 months post chemo, and struggling with ongoing CIPN affecting my feet (mainly my toes). It is ok as long as I don’t move...
Had left mastectomy 2020 with x3 nodes removed no cancer detected in lymph nodes at time so only had tamoxifen as treatment and no radiotherapy or chemo. been having issues with armpit pretty much since surgery in 2020 and mentioned on numerous occasions...
I completed radiotherapy treatment about 8 weeks ago (lumpectomy to right breast & lymph nodes removed). The skin on my breast was a bit pink & itchy at first but it settled down after a few weeks, with just being itchy now & again but no pinkness. I...
